In the creative industries (CI) there is a need to evidence approaches to better grow workforce skills and productivity explicitly addressing the skills gaps and shortages taking into account the complex dynamics of CI workforces, (e.g. including freelancers, contractors and employees in a range of organisational types from SMEs through to FTSE corporations).
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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Within Britain 2.2 million work in the creative industries, 32% are freelance and 64% work in micro businesses which is the creative industry's largest employer group. There are lots of galley style platforms for showcas...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: CREATEBRITAIN PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
The project specifically addresses the need for a skills-based recruitment tool in the creative industries and aims to connect employers with NextGen talent.
We are a recruitment marketplace specialising in junior job seekers and graduates. Our project idea is to create a bridge for job seekers who are struggling to start a promising career in the present climate. We will del...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: GRADLIST LTD
The project aims to increase recruitment and retention by providing training to job seekers, but it does not specifically address the CI sectors.
The UK's creative industries are a national economic strength. Since the turn of the decade, employment, exports and output growth has easily outstripped that in the rest of the economy. Yet, behind this rapid growth lie...
Funded by: UUI
Lead research organisation: Nesta
The project directly addresses the question by proposing interventions to increase recruitment and retention in the creative industries, including addressing skills gaps and shortages.